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Andalucia – Gateway to the Americas
Andalusia is known for being the most populated autonomous community (and the second largest of the 17 communities) Spain, which is limited as follows:
North: by Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha
East: by Murcia and the Mediterranean Sea
West: by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean.
South: The British colony of Gibraltar (which shares its border ¾ miles from Earth with the province of Cádiz).
Its varied landscapes, friendly character of inhabitants and climate stability (3000 hours of sunshine a year) are added as this is one of the most visited attractive regions of Spain and Spanish institutions such as Flamenco, bullfighting and myths like Don Juan and Carmen have originated here.
The fine, sandy shores of beaches characterize the provinces of Huelva and Cadiz, which face the Atlantic Ocean. The Mediterranean coast from the Strait of Gibraltar to Almeria, has a mild climate with temperatures higher water and less wind
From the golden sands of the beaches to the beautiful mountains and the famous "white villages", visitors to the region are lots of choices. Sports fans will love this area as something of Skiing in Sierra Nevada to surfing coast of Cadiz, is easily found.
The Spanish spoken in the Americas is largely descended from the Andalusian dialect of Spanish, due to Sevilla in the role as a gateway to Spain's American territories in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Andalusia's major attractions
Seville
This is the third Spain's largest city and is one of the best loved and most visited places by tourists, thanks to its unique character and its great monuments. City landmarks such as Saudi bell tower of the Giralda, the Cathedral, the Torre del Oro and the district of Barrio Santa Cruz are just some of the places worth mentioning.
Grenada
Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this city is a place to visit. The great Arabian palace Alhambra is also worth visit.
Cordova
The center of Muslim Spain for hundreds of years, Cordoba has many monuments that are of utmost importance. Mosque is possibly the most impressive of them all and is a "must see" if you visit this region.
Malaga
Pablo Picasso, the famous painter and sculptor, was born in Malaga. The main attractions here are the Alcazaba and the fantastic Mediterranean coast with its sandy beaches.
Costa del Sol
Along the coast of Malaga, you can find some of Spain's most notable beaches. Marbella, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, San Pedro de Alcantara Torremolinos are among the most popular.
Round
Ronda is one of the most incredible and beautiful cities in Spain, located in the heart of the Serrania de Ronda mountains fantastic on the edge of a canyon 120 meters.
Almería
Of all the cities in Andalusia have retained their Moorish traditions, Almería has probably done the best. whitewashed properties abound giving the area who feel romantic Spanish. "large sites can also be found along the Costa de Almeria.
Cadiz
Cadiz claims to be one of the oldest cities Spain and promotes its typical Andalusian ambience with whitewashed houses and tropical vegetation. The Cadiz Carnival is a festival only Spanish, which is well worth experiencing, because its fun and entertainment around.
Huelva
The city is known for its industry but is also a major fishing port. Christopher Columbus began his trips to America near Palos de la Frontera. Visitors to the monastery, where he prepared for his travels are also treated to a reconstruction port and the three famous ships.
Doñana National Park
This includes maintaining general next to the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, beaches and dunes, along with the marshes of great value – As far as fauna is concerned. migratory birds on their way to Africa, during its stay here reproduction.
Costa de la Luz
The Coast of Light "offers wonderful sandy beaches and is the area of Spain which is in provinces of Huelva and Cadiz, on the Atlantic Ocean. There are many tourist attractions in this region with some of the most famous are Punta Umbria, Islantilla, Isla Cristina and Mazagon.
Jerez de la Frontera
The birthplace of the now famous Sherry wine, Jerez also can make another claim to fame, since it is the site of a prominent Spanish Riding School.
Jaén
Located inside a medieval fortress dominates Jaen, which also is the 11th century Arab baths and the Renaissance cathedral to demand as tourist attractions. The nature reserve nearby Sierra de Cazorla is fabulous and a must see if in the area.
Andalusian cuisine
Gazpacho (fried fish), ham and Trevélez Jabugo and wines of Jerez, in particular all characterized sherry Andalusian cuisine.
Fried foods
Andalusian fried cuisine uses a type of olive oil in the provinces of Jaén, Córdoba, Sevilla and Granada. The food is covered in flour "to the Andalusian (which means just flour – no other ingredients) and then fried in large amounts of heat olive oil.
Seafood
In Andalusia has five coastal provinces, high consumption of fish and seafood is expected: white shrimp from the Bay of Cadiz; prawns; murex, anchovies, squid, cuttlefish, sole, etc are some of the favorite regions.
Deserts
Medieval Andalusian cuisine exerts a powerful influence deserts of this region of Spain. Some of the dishes worth mentioning are pestiños, sweets, amarguillos, the lard bread, wine bagels, donuts, toast, although there are many, many more.
Music of Andalusia
Andalucia is probably best known for the fantastic flamenco style music and dance that is performed mainly by Gypsies in Spain, but is now popular worldwide.
A single singer performs Cante Hondo, which old songs are improvised flamenco of Andalusian. They are recognized by their small tonal environment, lack of rhythm and repetition of notes.
In total Andalucía has something for everyone and a visit to Spain is complete without visiting "real Spain", the birthplace of Spanish America.
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